ugh, the forums are screwed up.

Basically, to cut this short for the 3rd time...

I am quite satisfied with the Bose system, but my bose cd player died. It just displays "CD ERR". I'd like to change just the headunit with an aftermarket (preferably Pioneer) that supports mp3/cd.

From what I know, I'll need:

1.) aftermarket HU
2.) some sort of bose adapter


that's all? I was wondering with those who have a 4th gen and made the swap... any problems with your HU and bose speakers? I understand that the bose speakers die when distortion occurs. Please help me out on this... I will do the install myself and put it in the slot where the cubby is so I can hopefully jump in on the next redmax lcd screen deal. THANKs.

 

its called a preamp.. the wiz used to sell them.. actually quite simple to install, just try best buy or circuit city. follow the instructions and should work fine. the only challenge is not to blow the speakers.. i did,....

 

oh okay, thank. what brand/model HU were u using when it blew? Also, are you one to bump the music louD?

 

I got an aftermarket HU (Kenwood D-din CD & cassette) with stock BOSE components, but no adapter...no problems so far , and it sounds fine .

 

oh okay, cool! I thought the adapter was required tho

 

well, everyone says you need an adapter...i didn't even know this until i came to the board.

 

Maybe it's a Kenwood thing. I replaced the headunit first and ran them with my Bose speakers before I completely finished my project with speakers/amp. I ran it for like 6 months with no problems.

 

i'm guessing you didn't use any sort of adapter?

 

Yup, all I bought were the harnesses to attach my Kenwood to the factory harness.

 

Is there any chance of damaging the aftermarket headunit?

 

I had it like that for 6 months before I sold it. I didn't get an email from the buyer complaining either.